Beading has been called up to the senior squad due to the lack of centre-backs current available to Dick Advocaat and he could even have a chance of being on the substitutes' bench against Newcastle United this weekend.

With Wes Brown sidelined, Sunderland have had just one fully fit centre-back available to them on the training ground this week, due to international call-ups, and Beading has benefitted.

The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the Black Cats' finest prospects, and was handed a new contract to recognise this earlier in the season.

Since then Beading has continued to be one of the side's top performers in their development squad, but he is yet to be handed a chance in the first-team.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.